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minute by minute, by the minute, down to the minute
A schedule or pace measured in minute-level increments. Describes an extremely tight or precisely timed schedule.
分刻み describes a schedule or pace measured in minute-level increments. Composed of 分 (minute) + 刻み (increments, intervals). Implies an extremely tight, precisely timed schedule.
Common collocations
- 分刻みのスケジュール: minute-by-minute schedule
- 分刻みで動く: operate on a minute-by-minute basis
- 分刻みの予定: minute-by-minute itinerary
Similar patterns
The ～刻み pattern works with other time units:
- 秒刻み: second by second
- 時間刻み: hour by hour
Usage
Often used with の as a modifier: 分刻みの + noun. Typically describes the schedules of busy executives, politicians, or tightly planned events.
Related Words
Related:
秒刻み (second by second)